I’m happy to welcome award-winning historical romance author Diana Cosby to the Jaunty Quills for two reasons.The first is that she writes great books, and the second is that she’s involved in a very interesting and worthwhile charitable cause.She’s here to tell us about her books and this very cool project.

You had a distinguished career in the Navy and travelled all over the world. What made you pick Scotland as the setting for your novels?

Hi Vanessa, my sincere thanks for hosting me today. After writing a viking trilogy, I watched Braveheart, and was intrigued by Scotland’s fight for freedom, so I decided to research and write in this era.

The tie in for the best-selling MacGruder brother’s series is the halved stones in the grandmother’s chamber, which they believes hold magic. I’ve had a blast figuring out new and fun ways for the heroine to ‘leave’ the grandmother’s chamber with the matching half of the respective hero’s gemstone.

What can you tell us about your new book?

His Seduction is Griffin’s story, who is an English lord ‘supposedly’ loyal to King Edward I, but is secretly working for the Scottish rebels known as Wulfe. Griffin has appeared throughout the series, and I was thrilled to write his story. He’s known for his quick thinking, skill, and always being in control, so I knew I had to toss him out of his comfort zone – enter Rois. :) A woman who loves her father and would do anything to protect him, when she believes Griffin is a threat to her father’s life, she risks it all in a brazen confrontation with Griffin, and so the story begins. For a fun excerpt:

My sincere thanks for asking. For several years I’ve volunteered for Habitat For Humanity. What a fabulous cause and, best, you work alongside potential home owners in helping make their dream of owning a home come true. Also, as the community comes together to help build the home, the family is blessed by a sincere welcome from their neighbors.

As readers send contributions to Habitat for Humanity of Grayson County, the bookshelf will fill with every donation. [http://graysonhabitat.org/] The goal is to fund an entire home – $55,000. Send your donation via PayPal using the Donate link in the menu bar or donate funds the old-fashioned way—a check works just fine!

Vanessa Kelly Said: It’s such a great cause, isn’t it, Mia! Diana also does a food bank drive in the fall – she’s a true inspiration!

~Vanessa, my sincere thanks for allowing me to visit Jaunty Quills. I love working with Habitat For Humanity, helping the Food Bank, and other causes. Each of us can make such a difference in each other’s life. If anything I do helps awareness for these charities, that’s what it’s about. Have a super day, and I wish you every success!
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What a wonderful charity, Diana. There’s nothing like having your own home and Habitat makes it possible for people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to own. Kudos to you, m’dear.

~Hi Mia, thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind words. Habitat For Humanity is an amazing cause, and I agree, it gives deserving home owners who might not ever have a home that amazing, life-changing opportunity.

I adore Scottish romance, so your MacGruders sound great to me! Love the idea that your hero is something of a double agent.

~I love, love, love Scottish medieval as well. I’m having a blast writing this series, and I’m SO THRILLED to finally write Griffin’s story. This truly is an amazing and humbling journey. If you check out the MacGruder Brother’s I sincerely hope you enjoy their stories as well. Have a super day, and I wish you the best!
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Shana Said: What a fabulous cover! Great cause, too, Diana. I like animal causes, like the SPCA.

~Hi Shana, thank you very much for stopping by. A huge thanks for all you do to help animal causes. SPCA does so much to be thankful for. I hope you’re having a wonderful summer, and I wish you the best!
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I love helping great causes, which I guess is why I help disabled people as a support worker. I also rescue small rodents and reptiles.
I absolutely love your stunning covers of your books!! Wow!! I see so many new books I need to buy now!! Keep up the great work!

Ti Colluney Said: I love helping great causes, which I guess is why I help disabled people as a support worker.

~Ti, thank you very much for stopping by, and I know those disabled appreciate your time and caring. My sincere thanks for all you do to help them.

I also rescue small rodents and reptiles.

~:) Very interesting.

I absolutely love your stunning covers of your books!! Wow!! I see so many new books I need to buy now!! Keep up the great work!

~Thank you very much. I’m thrilled with my book covers, and love, love, love His Seduction. She looks so fierce, which is perfect for my heroine, Rois. If you decide to check out the MacGruders, I hope you enjoy their stories. Take care, enjoy the summer, and I wish you the best!
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~Thank you very much for stopping by and sharing your charity. Project Cuddle – wow, what an amazing charity. God bless you for helping make such a profound difference is a child’s life.http://projectcuddle.org/about/history

~Hi Kathleen, I appreciate your stopping by. Thank you so much, I love the covers of the MacGruder Brother’s series. I sincerely hope you enjoy meeting the MacGruder brothers and their stories.

And what a fantastic idea to pair your two passions. Habitat for Humanity is such an awesome cause!

~:) Habitat For Humanity is truly amazing on so many levels. So many deserving families’ lives are changed. Take care and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the summer, and I wish you the best!
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Linda Said: I loved Braveheart too but I’m definitely not talented enough to write any book no matter how inspiring the movie was. I wish tho :p

~Hi Linda, thank you so much for stopping by. Most writers are avid readers. I didn’t begin writing until after I’d retired from the Navy. So, if you’re interested, it’s always an option.

How awesome of you; I’m ashamed that I don’t contribute much to society but my bent is towards animal charities – the RSPCA or WWF.

~My sincere thanks for helping the RSPCA and WWF. There are so many animals out there that need our help. My two cats, Bad & Brat, are rescue cats. Love them, and I wish that when people are thinking about a new pet, they consider adopting. Take care, enjoy the rest of your summer, and I wish you the best!
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Cindy Hutcheson Said: Church, public radio and the Red Cross. (Giving blood is SO easy and really makes a difference in our world!)

~Hi Cindy, I appreciate your stopping by. My sincere thanks for your support to the church, public radio and Red Cross. I agree on giving blood, and I wish more people would consider donating. Red Cross is so amazing on so many levels. Take care, enjoy the rest of your summer, and I wish you the best!
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What a fabulous idea (and OMG fab cover)! I don’t have Paypal, but I do have a checkbook As for my fave, I volunteer at Beech Brook Equine Rescue here in CT (just got back from a shift, in fact). Rock on to all the awesome folk here at the JQs!

~:) Good afternoon Jesse. Thank you so much for stopping by and your kind comments. I love the cover as well, she looks so fierce – which is Rois.

I don’t have Paypal, but I do have a checkbook

~My humble thanks. Each $1 helps us reach our goal.

As for my fave, I volunteer at Beech Brook Equine Rescue here in CT (just got back from a shift, in fact). Rock on to all the awesome folk here at the JQs!

~That is such a fabulous cause — thank you for your time there. I’m a huge horse lover, and I used to volunteer at a riding stable when I lived in Alaska. I hope you’re having a great day, enjoy your summer, and I wish you the very best!
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Since this is a Texas project I will try and contribute but it won’t be before next month.
My favorite charitable cause is one done by my church called Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Every Thursday from 9am until 12 noon there’s we have a short church service, hand out lunch, then the people can get toiletries, bus tickets, clothes, and occasionally some groceries. I participate both as a Neighbor and as a volunteer, I work in the clothing section and have been lucky enough to obtain some very nice clothing from the donations. I will continue to help out as long as I can. I’m taking some girls school uniform bottoms with me as a donation on Thursday morning.

Molly R. Moody Said: Since this is a Texas project I will try and contribute but it won’t be before next month.

~Hi Molly, my sincere thanks for stopping by, and another thanks for your future contribution. Romance readers as Habitat For Humanity are amazing, and I know together we can help a deserving family’s dream of a home come true.

My favorite charitable cause is one done by my church called Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Every Thursday from 9am until 12 noon there’s we have a short church service, hand out lunch, then the people can get toiletries, bus tickets, clothes, and occasionally some groceries. I participate both as a Neighbor and as a volunteer, I work in the clothing section and have been lucky enough to obtain some very nice clothing from the donations. I will continue to help out as long as I can. I’m taking some girls school uniform bottoms with me as a donation on Thursday morning.

~That is so wonderful. My heartfelt thanks for sharing your cause and for making a difference in so many lives. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and I wish you and yours the best!
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Heather Ashby Said: Diana, bless you for your work with Habitat for Humanity!

~Hi Heather, thank you so much for stopping by. I’m honored to be a volunteer for Habitat For Humanity. An amazing foundation, incredible people, and it’s humbling at the many lives that are helped and given hope.

I’m looking forward to reading Griffin’s story.

~I sincerely hope you enjoy His Seduction, I had a blast writing it. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and I wish you the best!
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Stefanie D Said: I’m also a blood donor and I’m thinking about becoming a bone marrow donor (because they can also do that by taking blood these days), but I’m still doubting…

~Hi Stefanie, I appreciate your stopping by. Thank you for being a blood donor and considering becoming a bone marrow donor. Both are so critical to those in need and amazingly, giving blood only takes small time out of your day. Please take care, enjoy your summer, and I wish you the best!
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What a wonderful charity.. I know people who have worked for this charity either helping to build the homes or donating money.
I make sure that every year I donate to The Salivation Army, and The Children’s Wish Foundation and all so to our Sick Children’s Hospital..
I also give many books I have read to our annual library sale, the money raised goes to help get books for our school libraries around the city I live..

Kathleen OD Said: What a wonderful charity. I know people who have worked for this charity either helping to build the homes or donating money.

~Hi Kathleen, thank you so much for stopping by, and I agree, Habitat For Humanity is wonderful.

I make sure that every year I donate to The Salvation Army, and The Children’s Wish Foundation and all so to our Sick Children’s Hospital.

~Wonderful charities. My sincere thanks for your donations.

I also give many books I have read to our annual library sale, the money raised goes to help get books for our school libraries around the city I live.

~Another excellent cause. Our libraries are so important and for many, it’s their only access to books they enjoy. Again, I appreciate your taking the time to post. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and I wish you the best!
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Ella Quinn Said: Habitat for Humanity is a wonderful organization. When my son was 19, we were living in England, so I sent him to Romania to work the Habitat for 3 months.

~Ella, I appreciate your stopping by. Always nice to see another RomVet. Thank you for sharing about your son’s experience in Romania. One day I plan on participating in Habitat For Humanity International and help with a home in Ireland. Can’t wait!

I can’t wait to read your book, Diana! tweeted.

~My sincere thanks, and I hope you enjoy meeting the MacGruders. Take care, and I hope you have an amazing career!!!
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Hi Diana, wishing you much success with your books and your work with Habitat. I’m always impressed with the generosity of romance writers in particular whether it’s with the community, other writers or their readers. Thanks for being such a wonderful ambassador for our romance community. My family supports the charities that my father supported when he was alive with annual donations in his honor. Those include Feed the Children, Free to Live Animal Shelter, Toys for Tots, St. Jude’s and the Wounded Warrior programs. Have a great day!

Carlene Said: Hi Diana, wishing you much success with your books and your work with Habitat.

~Hi Carlene, I appreciate your stopping by, and thank you so much for the good wishes. Habitat For Humanity is such an amazing foundation. I’m honored if anything I can do helps them.

I’m always impressed with the generosity of romance writers in particular whether it’s with the community, other writers or their readers.

~I agree, romance writers and readers are soooo nice and absolutely amazing. I am blessed to be around such incredible people.

Thanks for being such a wonderful ambassador for our romance community.

~My humble thanks.

My family supports the charities that my father supported when he was alive with annual donations in his honor. Those include Feed the Children, Free to Live Animal Shelter, Toys for Tots, St. Jude’s and the Wounded Warrior programs. Have a great day!

~Fabulous charities. Once we’ve raised $55K for the Habitat For Humanity home, my next goal is to raise funds for a Wounded Warrior home. As a military brat, retired Navy chief, and having three kids who served or have served in the military, I sincerely appreciate your support and all that the Wounded Warrior program does to take care of our troops. Take care, enjoy your summer, and I wish you the very best!
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There is a project which is local that I particularly believe is important — human trafficking. You don’t think that it is happening here in the U.S., but it is. People, young girls and women are manipulated to do things that they wouldn’t ordinarily do just to survive. Then they get sucked into an environment that is very hard to get out of. We don’t have to go abroad to find the cruelty that women and girls sometimes endure. It is found right here at home. I am happy to see that you take your time and money to help a worthwhile cause.

Eileen Dandashi Said: There is a project which is local that I particularly believe is important — human trafficking. You don’t think that it is happening here in the U.S., but it is. People, young girls and women are manipulated to do things that they wouldn’t ordinarily do just to survive. Then they get sucked into an environment that is very hard to get out of. We don’t have to go abroad to find the cruelty that women and girls sometimes endure. It is found right here at home. I am happy to see that you take your time and money to help a worthwhile cause.

~Hi Eileen, thank you so much for stopping by, and my humble thanks for your support in stopping human trafficking. It’s the 2nd biggest issue after drugs. And you’re right, it’s thriving in the U.S. as well as worldwide. My prayers are that one day all human trafficking is stopped.
Please take care, and I wish you the very best!
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I contribute to Child Fund International where I sponsor a child. It is wonderful. You actually hear from your child and get progress reports. I have sponsored my child for over ten years and others before her. A great charity.

Pamela Beech Said: I contribute to Child Fund International where I sponsor a child. It is wonderful. You actually hear from your child and get progress reports. I have sponsored my child for over ten years and others before her. A great charity.

~Hi Pamela, thank you very much for stopping by, sharing your charity, and for supporting Child Fund International. I love how you hear from your child as well as receive reports as to what they’re up to. My sincere thanks for giving a child hope. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the summer. Take care, and I wish you the very best!
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~Hi Marcy, thank you so much for stopping by and for your support to these charities. Both Red Cross and the food pantries are amazing causes. To let you know, starting on the 1st of November until the 5th of December, I do an International Food Bank Food Drive. I’ll be updating my website with more information in about a month. (www.dianacosby.com)

Your Build-A-House effort is great, Diana, and I love the ‘books’ being added to the shelf with each donation. I was happy to send a paypal donation.

~My humble thanks, Marcy, for your donation and support to Habitat For Humanity. It’s sincerely appreciated. *Hugs* Please take care, enjoy the rest of your summer, and I wish you the very best!
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I have contribute to Habitat for Humanity in the past, it’s a very worthwhile cause. My favorite charities are the Red Cross, ASPCA and the USO, which I regularly support. We have quite a few charitable opportunities at work (I work at City Hall) and I participate in those as well, including regular blood drives.

Barbara Elness Said: I have contributed to Habitat for Humanity in the past, it’s a very worthwhile cause.

~Hi Barbara, thank you so much for stopping by, and another thanks for your contribution to HFH. 

My favorite charities are the Red Cross, ASPCA and the USO, which I regularly support. We have quite a few charitable opportunities at work (I work at City Hall) and I participate in those as well, including regular blood drives.

~Wonderful charities. I appreciate your helping to make such a positive difference in others’ lives. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and I wish you the best!
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I actually have two charities that I love. The first is the Humane Society of South Mississippi. I feel that the animals need a voice, especially the homeless and abused ones. The second is the Shriner’s. My son is a Shriner’s child and they are an amazing group that helps children with burns, orthopedics and other disabilities.

sheryl n Said: I actually have two charities that I love. The first is the Humane Society of South Mississippi. I feel that the animals need a voice, especially the homeless and abused ones. The second is the Shriner’s. My son is a Shriner’s child and they are an amazing group that helps children with burns, orthopedics and other disabilities.

~Hi Sheryl, I appreciate your stopping by. I agree, both are amazing charities – love the Shriners Hospital For Children and the hope they give children. Take care and enjoy the rest of your summer, I wish you the very best!
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Authors are very generous people!! That is a great charity. I work with ferals/strays and no kill shelters. I also volunteer at our local American Legion. Have to say how much I enjoy historicals, and especially set in Scotland!

catslady Said: Authors are very generous people!! That is a great charity.

~Hi catslady, I appreciate your stopping by and your kind comments. Habitat For Humanity is such a fabulous cause.

I work with ferals/strays and no kill shelters. I also volunteer at our local American Legion.

~Both wonderful causes. My sincere thanks for your support and time. Did you ever serve in the military?

Have to say how much I enjoy historicals, and especially set in Scotland!

~:) I agree, I’m a huge fan of historicals as well. Soooo many excellent authors to choose from. If you’ve not tried Laurin Wittig, holy cow wonderful!!! Take care, have a super day, and I wish you the best!
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~Thank you so much for stopping by. The Red Cross is amazing, and they do such tremendous help world wide. God bless them. Please take care, enjoy the rest of your summer, and I wish you the best!
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That is such a great cause, we support a local children’s charity. It is called Child Haven for abused and neglected kids. They are in foster care and the summer camps and basic necessities they supply are priceless.

I’ve enjoyed reading Diana Cosby’s work since before she was published and I highly recommend them to readers. Also I can attest to her heart of gold and praise her for her work with Habitat for Humanity. Bless you, Diana! And keep writing those tension-packed, yummy books! Maggie

Maggie Toussaint Said: I’ve enjoyed reading Diana Cosby’s work since before she was published and I highly recommend them to readers.

~*Hugs* Maggie, thank you so much for stopping by. Always wonderful to see you. I’m blessed by your friendship. And, LOVE YOUR STORIES!!!

Also I can attest to her heart of gold and praise her for her work with Habitat for Humanity. Bless you, Diana! And keep writing those tension-packed, yummy books!

~My sincere thanks for your kind words. Habitat For Humanity gives people more than wood and concrete, but a home in which they can begin to build dreams. Take care my friend, and I wish you every success!
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Laurie G Said: The Children’s Miracle Network and the Wounded Warriors Project are two of my favorite charities.

~Hi Laurie, than you so much for stopping by. Both are fabulous charities. One of my goals is that once funds are raised to build the Romance Readers Habitat For Humanity House, I want to focus on raising funds to build a Wounded Warrior Project home.

My oldest son was very active with Habitat For Humanities while he was a college student at UF.

~Thank you for sharing, and please thank your son for volunteering. Each time you volunteer to work on a HFH home, in addition to the future home owners, you meet the most amazing people. Please take care, and I wish you the best!
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Vanessa,
My sincere thanks again for having me at Jaunty Quills. I had a wonderful time, and met so many amazing people. Thank each and every one of you for taking time to make a positive difference in so many lives and causes. You truly are a blessing. I wish each of you the very best!
God bless,

Michelle Fidler Said: I like animal charities such as North Shore Animal League and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

~Hi Michelle, thank you so much for stopping by. I have two rescue cats in my home, and am a supporter of animal charities as well. My sincere thanks for your support! I hope you’re enjoying the summer, and I wish you the best!
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